Tag: EFSCRJ

EFSCRJ Expresses Concern over Under-Representation of Women in Political Leadership

The Edward Francis Small Center for Rights and Justice (EFSCRJ) has described the persistent underrepresentation of women in political leadership and decision-making as troubling In a public statement issued on March 8, 2026 in commemoration of International Women’s Day, the center added: “Women’s representation in the Cabinet, National Assembly, and[Read More…]

The Gambia Remains Highly Indebted, Aid-dependent, Tax-burdened, Impoverished and Corrupt – Madi Jobarteh

One of Gambia’s most outspoken human rights activist, Madi Jobarteh, Director of Edward Franci Small Center for Rights and Justice (EFSCRJ) has said that after sixty-one years, the Gambia remains highly indebted, aid-dependent, tax-burdened, and yet persistently impoverished and corrupt in lived reality. Jobarteh made this statement at the ‘Independence[Read More…]

Center for Rights and Justice Seeks Transparency on Islands, Wetlands and Nature Areas

The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice has formally written to relevant public institutions regarding two matters of significant public interest involving environmental governance, community rights, and transparency in the management of public natural assets. In efforts to ensure empowered citizens and accountable leadership, the centre put up[Read More…]